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'Rogue One' retold with Lego is amazing, but skips all the grim parts

The success of the Lego movies proves that we're eager to see our favorite films retold in toy form. That's why a new Lego short replaying the plot of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was a welcome surprise this weekend.

But despite the video's attention to detail, some hardcore fans noticed that this Lego version of the film left out all the grim (spoiler alert!) deaths that litter the human-populated version of the film.

Instead, the short Lego version of Rogue One ends with our two heroes securing the Death Star plans — and everyone is happy (and alive). The. End.

It's an ending more in line with Disney's approach to kids, a choice some parents might appreciate. However, the soft touch, deathless ending underscores some of the awkward fits between Disney and its darker franchises when it comes to staying true to a franchise's fan base and not veering too far from the kid-friendly territory Disney is known for.

That said, the Lego short is nevertheless a great dose of geek candy that you'll probably rewatch a dozen times before it gets old.

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